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Allison Shaw

Northfork,WV

Summary

Highly-motivated candidate with desire to take on new challenges; strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments, in addition to working well under pressure.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

BrightSpring Health Services-Rescare
Princeton, WV
05.2019 - Current
  • A direct support professional is responsible for assisting clients with hygiene, meals, transportation, minor medical issues, toileting, as well as daily tasks/goals
  • Responsible for all daily documentation on clients in/under professional's care or supervision
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.

Pharmacy Cashier/Technician Trainee

Black Diamond as Tug River Health Association
Northfork, WV
08.2017 - Current
  • Pharmacy Cashier - responsible for managing/directing all phone lines, stocking, ordering, cleaning, organizing, contacting patients, and operating pharmacy register.
  • Pharmacy Trainee - responsible for verifying, labeling, filling, and dispensing prescriptions. Additionally, answer customer questions and referred to pharmacist for medication information.

Student Peer Mentor

Marshall University Upward Bound-TRIO
Huntington, West Virginia
05.2023 - 07.2024

SUMMER

  • Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
  • Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
  • Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Managed conflict resolution among campers, promoting a positive and supportive community atmosphere.

Canvasser/Campaign Manager

R.A.M.P
Huntington, WV
08.2021 - 11.2022

SEASONAL

  • As a canvasser, my responsibilities included knocking doors, passing out informational packets, collecting data and responses on local/state legislation. Additionally, for the second term of my contract with R.A.M.P I served as a campaign manager for a local Board of Education campaign. Responsibilities were updated to include: collect and distribute information on behalf of a community candidate; taking phone calls, coordinating company campaign events, and to lead regular progress meetings.

Direct Care Staff

Psychological Assessment & Intervention Services
Huntington, WV
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • As a direct support professional, assist clients with hygiene, meals, transportation, minor medical issues, toileting, as well as daily tasks/goals.
  • Responsible for all daily documentation on clients in/under my care or supervision.
  • Supported client rights in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.

Customer Experience Associate

Intuit Quickbooks-Alorica
Bluefield, WV
05.2021 - 08.2021

SUMMER

  • A customer experience associate is responsible for troubleshooting customer’s software and resolving their technical issues remotely.
  • Responsibilities including, but not limited to: documenting information for cases assigned, verification processes, billing/subscription information, transferring lines, and operating multiple computer monitors simultaneously.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure customer needs were met efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate records of all interactions with customers in CRM system.

Direct Support Professional

BrightSpring Health Services-Rescare
Huntington, WV
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • A direct support professional is responsible for assisting clients with hygiene, meals, transportation, minor medical issues, toileting, as well as daily tasks/goals
  • Responsible for all daily documentation on clients in/under professional's care or supervision
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.

Student Marketer

The Marshall University Foundation
Huntington, WV
01.2019 - 12.2020

SEASONAL

  • A student marketer is responsible for contacting alumni of Marshall University in regard to raising money for the Marshall University Annual Fund, securing donations on behalf of other university entities, departments, and private scholarships. Additionally, responsibilities extend to include updating contact information, answering questions, taking pledges via mail, and processing credit card payments via phone.
  • Highest number of pledges of any student marketer during Spring 2019 semester

Recreation Attendant

Centers-The Marshall University Recreation Center
Huntington, WV
11.2019 - 02.2020

SEASONAL

  • A recreation attendant is responsible for keeping all facilities clean, assisting patrons, rearranging equipment, assisting with intramural activities, and keeping facilities stocked.
  • Monitored safety regulations in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Assisted with setting up special events such as birthday parties, corporate functions.

Energy Express Mentor-WVU Extension

AmeriCorps
Welch, WV
06.2018 - 08.2019

SUMMER 2018 and SUMMER 2019

  • Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as guided reading, phonics instruction, and literature circles to teach literacy concepts.
  • Engaged students in meaningful conversations about literature topics using higher order questioning techniques.
  • Monitored attendance records and academic progress reports for each student.
  • Planned and facilitated extra-curricular activities such as extracurricular activities and events for parent/student participation
  • Collaborated with other counselors, administrators, and parents to ensure successful student outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Marshall University-College of Health Professions
Huntington, WV
04-2023

High School Diploma -

Mount View High School
05.2018

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Progress Documentation
  • Behavioral Management
  • Patient Management
  • Infection control procedures
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Medical Records Management
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Disability Awareness

Timeline

Student Peer Mentor

Marshall University Upward Bound-TRIO
05.2023 - 07.2024

Direct Care Staff

Psychological Assessment & Intervention Services
03.2022 - 08.2022

Canvasser/Campaign Manager

R.A.M.P
08.2021 - 11.2022

Customer Experience Associate

Intuit Quickbooks-Alorica
05.2021 - 08.2021

Direct Support Professional

BrightSpring Health Services-Rescare
08.2020 - 12.2020

Recreation Attendant

Centers-The Marshall University Recreation Center
11.2019 - 02.2020

Direct Support Professional

BrightSpring Health Services-Rescare
05.2019 - Current

Student Marketer

The Marshall University Foundation
01.2019 - 12.2020

Energy Express Mentor-WVU Extension

AmeriCorps
06.2018 - 08.2019

Pharmacy Cashier/Technician Trainee

Black Diamond as Tug River Health Association
08.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Marshall University-College of Health Professions

High School Diploma -

Mount View High School
Allison Shaw